It was Feb. 25, 1964 in Miami, a skillful, mouthy young boxer from Louisville, Ky., Cassius Clay, had just beaten his opponent Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship of the world. Something else, though, was also stirring in his soul. He and his brother, then Rudolph Clay, had been talking for[…]
Ever had a random cup of tea in the office of the president of the Muslim Judicial Council? Seems like a far-fetched idea. But that’s exactly what Shaykh Irfaan Abrahams, the new president of the MJC is saying – ‘let’s chat over a cup of tea.’ It’s been called a[…]
Cape Town entrepreneurs are tapping into the consumer culture of Ramadan and Eid, with shopping festivals in the city on the increase. With the Mother City’s diverse and vibrant Muslim community, businesses are marketing products that will appeal to the needs of those fasting in the holy month. Cape Town[…]
The use of the word ‘kaafir’ has again sparked debate, after a recent altercation between Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Nazier Paulsen and Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Yusuf Cassim in Parliament. Paulsen called Cassim a “Zionist sell-out kaafir”, accusing him of supporting the oppression and killing of innocent Palestinians through[…]
France’s minister for women’s rights has compared Muslim women who wear the veil to American “Negroes” who accepted slavery, in an interview with French media. Laurence Rossignol made the comments to RMC radio and BFM TV, igniting accusations of racism on Wednesday across social media as a petition was launched[…]
In a world in which members of all ethic, cultural and religious groups have fought for acknowledgement and respect, today we witness unparalleled intolerance directed toward specific groups. Within the Western Cape, however, community members have managed to continue to practice tolerance despite rising Islamophobia globally. This undeniable tolerance and[…]
Eastern Cape traditional leaders want answers from Nelson Mandela’s grandson Nkosi Zwelivelile ‘Mandla’ Mandela about why he reportedly converted to Islam when he married a Muslim woman. “We reacted with shock on the news of his conversion. We were also very concerned. What we know is that the woman converts,[…]
The grandson of former president Nelson Mandela, Nkosi Zwelivelile ‘Mandla’ Mandela announced his marriage to Muslim bride, Rabia Clarke on Sunday. Mandela reported reverted to Islam two months ago. “I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Rabia’s parents, her extended family and the Muslim community, for welcoming me into[…]
The Washington headquarters of the largest US Muslim rights and advocacy group were briefly evacuated on Thursday after it received a “hate” letter containing a suspicious white powder that initial tests found to be harmless. “Preliminary field tests indicate the substance is not dangerous,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations, whose[…]
It is that time of the year when most companies host their year-end parties as employees take time off during the festive season. While some Muslims working for large corporate companies have the advantage of halal food at these functions, Muslims still find themselves in a tough spot as usually[…]
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